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Authentication Reference

Kabot supports multiple authentication styles depending on provider.

Common Modes

  • API key
  • OAuth
  • device-style flow for some providers
  • provider-specific methods such as setup tokens or subscription codes

Practical Commands

kabot auth status
kabot auth login openai
kabot auth login google --method oauth

Important Advice

  • use one provider first
  • verify it works before adding more
  • prefer the native supported auth path before adding skill-based alternatives
  • treat expired tokens as runtime issues to diagnose, not mysterious AI failures

See the main Configuration guide and Google Suite guide.